prentis

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   by prentis 14y ago

   The case of bad English-likeness that has wreaked the most damage is SQL. Not only does it turn the elegant relational model into a retarded COBOL, it continues to inspire abominations like HQL and LINQ.
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   by prentis 14y ago

   Acting as though arguments for the common benefits of a competitive market should be dismissed unless the proponents are selflessly altruistic is an even bigger load of bollocks.
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   by prentis 14y ago

   Why do you think that the CPUC's mission is to protect customers?
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   by prentis 14y ago

   Disasters are not a corner condition. Limited resources and unlimited wants is a permanent condition. Disasters just tweak the relative values of these parameters, which are reflected in prices. As always, the system adapts and re-routes th
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   by prentis 14y ago

   "jacking up prices has no benefit" Jacking up prices gives distant suppliers an incentive to divert resources towards the disaster-struck area, reducing shortages. Jacking up prices discourages people from buying goods that they don't reall